Summer Camps 2025
Collingwood Youth Theatre Summer Camp
We will be preparing a musical and a play written by local youth. Those who have participated in the past know that it is fun but requires serious preparation. Please make sure your children are aware of that. Acting, singing and dance will be part of performing the musical.
The camp will not only include drama and theatre but also arts projects and outdoor activities. A prepared monologue is an optional requirement.
July 21 to August 9, 2025
9:00 to 3:00 Monday to Friday
Early drop off 8:30 Late pickup 3:30
Performances August 8, 9 and possibly 10
Ages 9 to 16ish
Registration for one or two weeks is available with the understanding that those participants will only be extras in the performances.
Roles are reserved for those who attend the full three weeks.
One week - July 21 to 25 or July 28 to August 1 fee $160.-
Two weeks - July 21 to August 1 or July 28 to August 8 fee $300.-
Three weeks - Full Camp - July 21 to August 9 (10) including performances
fee $360.-
Location Collingwood TBD
Registration and fees deadline May 1, 2025
Late registration only on special approval.
3D Character Animation - Summer Day Camp
August 18 to 22
Age - 12 - 16ish Exception will be made if parents think their child has the ability.
Limited participation, so register early to secure a spot.
Collingwood Venue TBD
Fee $185.
This program will introduce students to the concepts, principles and tools required to bring 3D animation to life. Focusing on the 12 principles of animation and building on industry standard tools, students will experience a professional environment to learn the skills necessary to create 3D animation.
Students will begin to explore the principles of animation as they bounce a ball on screen, create an animated walk cycle and learn to have characters “act” out their ideas. Students will learn best practices in software manipulation, file organization and animation workflows. They will learn to create clear animation poses that best convey the story they are trying to tell through motion. Each student will work through animation exercises, which will culminate in a body of work suitable for a student’s demo reel.
Participants should bring their own laptops. For those without the means to have one, we are trying to raise funds to have a few available for use at the camp. Please let us know when registering.
3D Character Animation Program Outline
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Duration - 25 hours (over 5 days) 10 x 2.5 hour sessions
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Lecture Material - 12 principles of animation
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Assignments - 3 - bounce a ball, walk cycle and performance piece
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Software - Blender 3D
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Story writing and outdoor activities will be part of the program.
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